Coming up on 14 April - Business of birth

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. It began as an investigation into one Gauteng midwife who was allegedly administering a dangerous drug to her patients to induce labour without their consent. The drug sped up the delivery, sending the unborn baby into distress; several newborns allegedly died in the process. But it seems she isn’t the only midwife playing recklessly with the lives of vulnerable pregnant women and their babies. Startling new evidence has revealed that some midwives at private home birthing centres are operating outside their scope of practice – possibly in the pursuit of profit. In some instances, midwives insist on delivering the baby even when it’s in distress, because sending the patient to a nearby hospital means losing money. Carte Blanche investigates. Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv

Political violence, social upheaval, and rampant crime. South Africa delivers tragedy and joy in equal measure. But, 30 years into our democracy, many can’t imagine being anywhere else. Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv

A watershed election as a country reflects on its democracy. No longer a young democracy, how are we faring 30 years later? Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv

A failing economy is driving more people into poverty and onto the streets. Now, parks and public buildings are increasingly being used by the homeless and opportunistic criminals. But can this complex issue be resolved? Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv